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Compare/Contrast Essay - Theological Methods with points 
Compare/Contrast Essay - Theological Methods
Students will compare and contrast two theological methods, choosing between feminist theology, black liberation theology, or womanist theology. Essay should include an introduction and thesis statement; working definitions of each type of theology; compare and contrast (note similarities and differences) of at least 2 to 3 elements of each method; a conclusion; footnotes and bibliography of works cited.
Rubric Code: FXA9738
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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100 points
  Excellent

95 pts

Good

85 pts

Acceptable

75 pts

Poor

65 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement
20 pts

20pts
Excellent

Introduction and thesis are very well-written. They provide a clear "roadmap" for the essay that follows.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement are fairly well developed. There is some lack of clarity about how the essay will proceed.
Acceptable

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Poor

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs
40 pts

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details<BR>
<BR>
40pts
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR>
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR>
Details are clear and specific, but they do not necessarily support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Acceptable

There are details, but they are not clear, specific; or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.<BR>
Details are either wrong or lacking; or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion
10 pts

10pts
Excellent

Provides an organized concluding paragraph that unifies the essay around the subjects addressed. It restates the thesis and supports the topic presented.
Good

Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.
Acceptable

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organiation
10 pts

Unity & Coherence<BR>
<BR>
10pts
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered clearly and given about the same amount of space.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Acceptable

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Mechanics
10 pts

10pts
Excellent

Essay contains only one or two errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Acceptable

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Footnotes & Bibliography
10 pts

10pts
Excellent

Footnotes and bibliography follow proper Turabian formatting with very few errors.
Good

Footnotes and bibliography follow proper Turabian formatting with few errors.
Acceptable

Footnotes and bibliography are present, but have inconsistencies.
Poor

Footnotes and/or bibliography do not follow proper Turabian format or are missing entirely.



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